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TSA's New Behavior Detection: 'Casual Conversation' -- Or Racial Profiling?

Will the TSA's new behavior-detection program improve travelers' safety, or will the series of questions simply hinder travelers going through airport security?

Article / Air Travel

Survival Tips for Plane Crashes & Other Accidents

Locate the safest seat on the airplane, plus learn how to improve your odds of surviving in the event of a plane evacuation.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Travel Troubleshooter: Help, My Amtrak Tickets Were Accidentally Canceled

A traveler's refund is stonewalled when neither the train company or credit card company will step up. Will Amtrak or American Express come through?

Article / Air Travel

Three Nights in Maui, from $485 With Air

Save almost $150 this fall by booking this three-night Maui vacation package, which includes airfare and hotel.

Article / Hotels

How to Research and Book a Hotel Online

Find the basic building blocks of an online hotel search in our roundup of social sites and metasearch engines.

Article / Air Travel

Will Lie-Flat Airline Seats Create a Snoring Epidemic?

Airlines and flyers may love the comfort of seats that go flat, but what happens when your seat mate closes his eyes and lets the snores out?

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Travel Troubleshooter: My Wife Declined the Insurance, Then Signed For It

A traveler's wife declines optional car insurance but is still charged for it. Why do so many rental contracts seem so deceptive?

Article / Air Travel

Flying 10 Years After 9-11: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Our flying expert looks at how airline security, fees, and satisfaction have changed in the decade since 9-11.

Article / Air Travel

London, Paris & Rome, from $1,499 with Air

Spend three nights in each city with this Go-Today package that includes airfare, hotel, train tickets, and breakfast daily.

Article / Air Travel

How to Protect Your Luggage From Being Pilfered

Should airlines or the TSA be accountable for the items that are stolen from checked bags? Plus, try these clever tactics to keep your valuables safe in checked luggage.

Article / Air Travel

Hurricane Travel Season: How to Cope With Canceled Flights & Interrupted Cruises

Traveling during hurricane season? Brush up on what is covered by travel insurance and learn how cruises can be impacted by bad weather.

Article / Hotels

Travel Troubleshooter: Help! I've Been 'Walked' To a Motel

A traveler is turned away from an overbooked hotel and sent to a decidedly less posh property. Can she get a refund?

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Best Smartphone Apps for Offline Use

Wi-Fi hotspots in airports and cafes may seem ubiquitous, but when you're traveling it's often tough to find a place to get online. Here are six apps that get you what you need, no…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

That's Ridiculous! Pet Travel and Owners' Responsibilities

When it comes to deciding whether or not to take your pet on a trip, don't fall into the trap of thinking that they're people too.

Article / Cruise

6 Offbeat Theme Cruises: Harleys, Klingons & KISS

Six itineraries where the devoted and the delusional float their way along a fan's journey.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Foursquare and Twitter for Travelers: How to Stay Safe

Location-based web services can be a boon for travelers, but there are steps you should take to avoid creeps and other unwanted intrusions.

Article / Hotels

Travel Troubleshooter: I Didn't Smoke. What Are You Smoking?

Our reader is hit by a $250 cleaning fee for smoking in his hotel room. Problem is, he doesn't smoke. What options does he have?

Article / Air Travel

Can You Trust the New Trusted-Traveler Program?

Will the TSA's new trusted-traveler program increase efficiency at airport security checkpoints, or will the program simply treat nonmembers as second-class passengers?

Article / Cruise

Travel Troubleshooter: My Fiance Walked Out on Me -- Can I Get a Refund?

Does a broken engagement mean this traveler will be stuck paying for the canceled honeymoon?

Article / Air Travel

Last-Minute Planning: Best Websites for Travelers

Where do you turn when you need a deal at the last minute? Our expert serves up results for travelers searching for hotel and airfare bargains.

Article / Air Travel

Four-Night Bahamas Package, from $339 with Air

Save more than $220 with this affordable Bahamas vacation package, which includes airfare, four nights' hotel, and a complimentary room upgrade just for Frommers.com readers.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

London Riots: What Visitors Need to Know

Television broadcasts show a London in flames and police out-manned. Here's what visitors should know about seeing the city.

Article / Cruise

Cruise History Lesson: Women of the Gold Rush

Learn about the female travelers who dared to travel to Alaska during the Gold Rush, plus find out which shore excursions include panning for gold, visiting ghost towns, touring…

Article / Air Travel

TSA Tries Pre-Screening, Again

Can a new TSA program for pre-screening travelers improve your experience at the airport security checkpoint?

Article / Air Travel

Paris & the Loire Valley, from $1,499 With Air

Save more than $450 by booking this affordable France package, which includes airfare, eight nights' hotel, and a rental car.